Heat-related illnesses are responsible for the most amount of deaths of any natural disaster, totaling more than tornadoes and hurricanes combined.
Globally, the number of people exposed to heat waves between 2000 and 2016 increased by around 250 million, with 2015 accounting for an additional 175,000 people alone, according toWHO also reports that while all populations are affected by extreme heat, the elderly, infants and children, pregnant people, athletes, the poor and outdoor and manual workers are the most at risk.
The study also points out extremely high temperatures are linked to 17 different causes of death, with cardiorespiratory and metabolic disease accounting for majority of deaths.
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